You may have noticed my absence over the last week or two.  I’ve not only completed an international move but have successfully found a new flat in Edinburgh and packed my entire wardrobe, so I hope you’ll forgive me for my lack of updates.  Here, to make it up to you, are a few of the things that have caught my eye over the last few days:

A: Parma Violets Lily-Flame Candle in a Tin at John Lewis, £8.00 (GBP)

B:Marsha Large Ribbon Pump at TopShop, £28.00 (GBP)

C: Lemon and Lime Juicers at Divertimenti, £7.45 - £7.95 (GBP)

D: Folie Champagne Flutes by Longchamp at Heal’s, £30.00 (GBP) set of four

Okay, I admit, I actually like the US Urban Outfitters better - they have a wider selection of shoes and they stock these awesome ‘Writing on the Wall’ coat racks.  That doesn’t mean the UK Urban Outfitters isn’t bloody fantastic, they just… you know… need to get more shoes.  Anyway, here’s some of their new range which is actually quite lovely:

A: Long Plaited Scarf in Red at Urban Outfitters, £18.00 (GBP)

B: Bouche Jacket by Free People at Urban Outfitters, £85.00 (GBP)

C: Half Moon Clutch by Joanna Louca at Urban Outfitters, £329.00 (GBP)

D: Scoop Lace Back Top at Urban Outfitters, £26.00 (GBP)

E: Broken Stripe Double Layer Top by Religion at Urban Outfitters, £58.00 (GBP)

There are no words that fully describe Anthropologie’s new Autumn/Winter range:

A: Stoa Sweater Skirt at Anthropologie, £52.64 (GBP)

B: Piazza Luca Sweater at Anthropologie, £79.50 (GBP)

C: Labyrinth Tee at Anthropologie, £41.90 (GBP)

D: Midnight Flare Jacket at Anthropologie, £63.39 (GBP)

E: Tree Rose Cuff at Anthropologie, £20.41 (GBP)

F: Sovereign Shooties at Anthropologie, £229.92 (GBP)

G: Eclipsing Filigree Earrings at Anthropologie, £74.13 (GBP)

H: Gilded Plaid Pencil Skirt at Anthropologie, £90.25 (GBP)

I: Deep Creek Wrap at Anthropologie, £52.64 (GBP)

I always feel like belts get pushed to the side in fashion, high-street retailers tend to focus on clothes, shoes and jewellery more than they do on belts and other wardrobe staples. Therefore I have created an Ode to Belts:

A: Enamel Flower Buckle Stretch Belt at Accessorize, £12.00 (GBP)

B: Woven Wire Belt at Oli, £59.00 (GBP)

C: Floral Leather Printed Belt at Miss Selfridge, £18.00 (GBP)

D: Link Panel Belt by Miso at Republic, £12.99 (GBP)

E: Raina Snake Fastening Detail Belt at ASOS, £80.00 (GBP)

F: Pink Skinny Polished Leather Belt by Miu Miu at Start London, £69.50 (GBP) on sale

Mmm… So pretty they’re almost edible.

A: Nica Underarm Tote at Littlewoods Direct, £42.00 (GBP)

B: Nathalie Clutch in Saffron at Billy Bag, £108.50 (GBP)

C: Tate Japanese Paper Bag by Matt & Nat, £135.00 (GBP)

D: Charlie Clutch in Sea Green by Wilbur and Gussie, £125.00 (GBP)

I’ll admit it.  I’m a bit of a knitting geek.  I don’t knit bikinis and tea-cosies, but I’ve pretty much mastered the art of making a pretty scarf.  That said, I still get excited when I see new season knits start to show up in the stores - it means glove and scarf weather is on the way.

A: Knitted Colour Block Rib Cardigan at TopShop, £30.00 (GBP)

B: Chunky Knit Beret at Accessorize, £12.00 (GBP)

C: Knitted Beaded Leaf Cardi at TopShop, £38.00 (GBP)

D: Chunky Stitch Tie Cardi at Warehouse, £45.00 (GBP)

E: Blue Double Button Cardi at River Island, £29.99 (GBP)

F: Knitted Snood with Tie at Urban Outfitters, £24.00 (GBP)